The first author and poet today is Bette A. Stevens and a recent review for Dog Bone Soup
About the book
Whether or not You Grew Up in the 1950s and 60s, you’ll find DOG BONE SOUP (Historical Fiction) to be soup for the soul. In this coming-of-age novel, Shawn Daniels’s father is the town drunk. Shawn and his brother Willie are in charge of handling everything that needs to be done around the ramshackle place they call home—lugging in water for cooking and cleaning, splitting and stacking firewood…But when chores are done, these resourceful kids strike out on boundless adventures that don’t cost a dime. DOG BONE SOUP is the poignant tale of a dysfunctional family struggling to survive in America in the 50s and 60s, when others were living The American Dream.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US
And: Amazon UK
Also by Bette A. Stevens
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and Amazon UK: Amazon UK
Read more reviews and follow Bette: Goodreads
Connect to Bette A. Stevens via her blog: 4 Writers and Readers
My next author is Jane Sturgeon with a recent review for her non-fiction Writing on Water: Self Awareness.
About the book
Each one of us holds stories about ourselves and these drive our lives. Thoughts are attached to emotions and actions spring from how we feel. Old stories can be re-written, new stories can be crafted and discoveries are made along the way. It is the tapestry of life and yes, you can weave with whatever threads you choose. Loving support, fresh perspectives and new life tools can make all the difference.
A recent review for the book
Jane Sturgeon hopes her readers will “dip in and out as you need” and that her first book “gifts you a peaceful place to rest, reflect and find more self acceptance.”
She shares experiences from her life – unique moments of tenderness, the joy of Nature, of her two marriages, lessons on perfectionism, instinct, getting hijacked, staying small…
She has a beautiful gift for words. I particularly liked her creative writing exercise on sea glass:
“Because I am like sea glass; never perfect, never finished, and I have lived in so many places across the world that I have no roots. I carry my home in my heart. “
Although short in length, Jane’s book is not short on wisdom. It is indeed perfect for dipping in and out as you need.
Head over and buy the book: Amazon UK
And Amazon US: Amazon US
Read more reviews and follow Jane: Goodreads
Connect to Jane via her blog: Jane Sturgeon WordPress
The final author with recent reviews is Terry Tyler for her post apocalyptic thriller Blackthorn.
About the book
The UK, year 2139.
One hundred and fifteen years ago, a mysterious virus wiped out ninety-five per cent of humanity.
Blackthorn, the largest settlement in England, rose from the ashes of the devastated old world. It is a troubled city, where the workers live in crude shacks, and make do with the worst of everything.
It is a city of violent divisions, crime, and an over-populated jail block, until a charismatic traveller has a miraculous vision, and promises to bring hope back to the people’s lives.
Blackthorn falls under Ryder Swift’s spell, and the most devoted of all is the governor’s loyal servant, Lieutenant August Hemsley.
Twenty-one-year-old Evie has lived her whole life in the shacks. She and disillusioned guard Byron Lewis are two of a minority who have doubts about Ryder’s message. Can they stand against the beliefs of an entire city?
A recent review for Blackthorn
Blackthorn by Terry Tyler is a fascinating addition to the brilliant post-apocalyptic Project Renova universe. It examines what happens when religion is re-introduced to civilisation by a handsome and charismatic traveller generations after life as we know it has been wiped by the ‘bat fever’ virus.
Blackthorn is a very character driven novel and is told from the first person perspectives of three main characters who come from all walks of life in the new world. Evie is one of the working class “Shackers”, Byron is a guard, and Lieutenant Hemsley is very close to Governor Wolf North.
I loved how each character had their own distinct voice and the multiple POV really allows the reader the get to know all of the characters better, as it allows you to see them through the eyes of the characters too.
Although Blackthorn is part of the Project Renova universe, with many of the characters descending from people we have met in earlier novels, it can easily be read as a stand alone novel. I did enjoy finding out how the characters in Blackthorn were connected to characters from earlier novels, and it was deeply satisfying to be able see how some things played out so many years later.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon UK
and: Amazon US
A small selection of other books by Terry Tyler
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon UK
And : Amazon US
Read more reviews and follow Terry Tyler: Goodreads
Connect to Terry via her Blog: Terry Tyler Blogspot
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope that you will be leaving with some books under your arm.. thanks Sally.
Really interesting collection and enjoyable too. Thanks Sally, good luck everyone.
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I’ve read and enjoyed all of Bette’s books, and it’s lovely to see them showcased here.
I have Blackthorn by Terry Tyler on my reading list, and I will definitely have to check out Jane’s Writing On Water.
Thanks for sharing, Sally, hugs x
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Thank you Harmony.. I have read and enjoyed the Renova Project series and follow on books and am hooked..hugsx
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Thank you for the mention, Harmony! 🙂
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Sally, thank you so much for sharing Brigid’s thoughtful review. ❤ with hugs Xxx
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Reblogged this on Jane Sturgeon Creative and commented:
I am grateful for Sally’s loving support and Brigid’s thoughtful review. ❤
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Thank you for sharing, Sally! All of them are sounding ver interesting, and full of advices too. Michael
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Great thanks Michael…Happy to oblige..hugsxx
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I love to see so many of my favorite bloggers in one spot. Thanks for sharing, Sally!
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Thanks Jill.. I love having them over..hugsx
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Fabulous reviews to share, Sally. Bravo to Bette, Jane, and Terry! 🙂
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Thank you Natalie..hugsx
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Thank you, Natalie.
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I have extra reading time. These all sound good.
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Great thanks Jacqui..hugs
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Thanks so much for highlighting Janet Gogerty’s awesome review of Dog Bone Soup today, Sally. Janet, your thoughtful review made my day! Thank you. 🙂
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Pleasure Bette.. delighted to share..stay safe..hugsx
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I loved Bette’s books, Dog Bone Soup and Pure Trash. Jane’s and Terry’s have to be wonderful given the super reviews,
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Thanks John.. I have read and can definitely recommend Terry’s books..hugsx
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Thanks so much for the shout-out, John! ❤
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Congrats to my talented writer friends on these reviews! ❤
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Thanks Debby..♥
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out what’s new on the shelves of the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore with Author Updates from Bette A. Stevens, Jane Sturgeon and Terry Tyler
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Congratulations everyone, For all of these wonderful reviews by Sally..
Take care all of you, sending much love your way… ❤
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Thank you Sue..hugs ♥
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Wonderful reviews- these all sound interesting!
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Fantastic Jacquie and your new book all set for Sunday..hugsx
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Thank you!
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